KS2 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a part-time Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Tamworth. This morning-only role is due to start after October half term and will continue on an ongoing basis for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a flexible role supporting pupils across Key Stage 2.

About the Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching and learning during the morning sessions, working closely with class teachers to help pupils engage with lessons and achieve their potential. You may work with individual pupils, small groups, or provide general classroom support as required.

The school is looking for a positive and proactive individual who can build strong relationships with pupils and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2 classes.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning.
• Help pupils remain engaged and focused during lessons.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy activities.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within KS2.
• Be patient, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Zest Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to a variety of local school opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Straightforward registration process.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a part-time KS2 Teaching Assistant job in Tamworth and are available for morning-only hours, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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